Postcode B31 2HT is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Northfield Victoria Common area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 284 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year. The median sale price in Northfield is £270,000 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £207,875 and £322,614. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Common.
Northfield Victoria Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,083 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Northfield Victoria Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 284 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 2HT.
Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2HT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £383,250 | £369 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £290,000 | £307 |
| Terraced | 41 | £245,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 22 | £140,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330,000 | £96,000 | £175,000 | £155,498 |
| 2017 | £293,500 | £110,000 | £186,000 | £157,000 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £120,000 | £190,500 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £119,000 | £210,000 | £173,250 |
| 2020 | £282,250 | £120,000 | £220,000 | £167,000 |
| 2021 | £340,000 | £114,250 | £230,000 | £192,000 |
| 2022 | £372,000 | £127,500 | £246,500 | £235,000 |
| 2023 | £343,500 | £135,000 | £255,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £395,000 | £129,000 | £280,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £442,653 | £140,000 | £286,500 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £359,750 | £155,000 | £282,500 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212 | £147 | £195 | £166 |
| 2017 | £229 | £163 | £205 | £178 |
| 2018 | £235 | £180 | £219 | £191 |
| 2019 | £272 | £186 | £223 | £194 |
| 2020 | £238 | £179 | £241 | £190 |
| 2021 | £285 | £179 | £257 | £210 |
| 2022 | £328 | £200 | £288 | £256 |
| 2023 | £316 | £213 | £275 | £245 |
| 2024 | £345 | £205 | £299 | £254 |
| 2025 | £353 | £214 | £306 | £249 |
| 2026 | £301 | £209 | £300 | £265 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2HT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | 16, Norton Close, Birmingham, B31 2HT | Terraced | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 68, Church Hill, Birmingham, B31 2JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £267,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 74, Church Hill, Birmingham, B31 2JB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 10, Beech Farm Croft, Birmingham, B31 2LG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 16, Beech Farm Croft, Birmingham, B31 2LG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £425,000 |
In the B31 2HT postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Laurence Church Junior School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
St Laurence Church Junior School ratingInspection information
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Laurence Church Infant School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
St Laurence Church Infant School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Edge Academy | Free schools alternative provision | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
The Edge Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B31 2HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Sam Minimarket | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to Sam Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | West Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | VP Convenience Store | 948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to VP Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Northfield Convenience | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2NN | Walking directions to Northfield Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B31 2HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Hall
Northfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 2HT records about 284 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around B31 2HT in Northfield is £270,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B31 2HT, including St Laurence Church Junior School, St Laurence Church Infant School and The Edge Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B31 2HT is Northfield, about 412 m away.
B31 2HT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,083 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 2HT is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).